RDUNE Posted December 11, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2022 I recently acquired this group in trade from the person who bought it at the veterans estate sale. When I found his obituary it had a photo of him wearing the mini medals and the Order of St. Barbara. From the obituary: "John retired from the U.S. Army after 40 years of service. He served in the Korean War, where he was a prisoner of war, and received the St. Barbara’s Medal, Purple Heart with three clusters, and the Combat Infantry Badge among his many medals. John was a member of the East Berlin V.F.W., Disabled American Veterans, Hanover, American Legion, Gettysburg, AMVETS, POW, Military Order of The Cooties, National Association of Uniform Services, and the Korean War Veterans, #178, York". There is also a YouTube video posted by his nephew that mentions reading in a book that he escaped from enemy captivity by killing two guards and then walking back to the US lines. He didn't know the book by name but I'm obviously going to try and find it. I'm still getting started with the research and will update this thread as I gather more information about his service. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swabbie Posted December 11, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 11, 2022 A most interesting find. Research should be rewarding. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basic Rifleman Posted December 11, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 11, 2022 Para and Glider badges, plus an EIC badge. Looks like this soldier did it all... Seems like an awesome research project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 12, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 12, 2022 nice group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Sgt CES Posted December 12, 2022 Share #5 Posted December 12, 2022 What a great group even has a photo !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItemCo16527 Posted December 19, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 19, 2022 Wow! 40 years of service! He must have seen it all. I wish I could sit down and talk to him about it. He must've had some amazing stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Grunt Posted January 27 Share #7 Posted January 27 I knew John very well, as we were in the 17th Infantry Regiment Association together .. I have many pictures of John from Reunions, etc. He was a great guy ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Grunt Posted January 27 Share #8 Posted January 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDUNE Posted February 10 Author Share #9 Posted February 10 Wow, thank you for adding the extra photos! I'd love to hear more about him. I'll send you a PM. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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